The Red Violin (DVD, 2003)

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Description

Following the unusual journey of an original and unique violin (painted red with the blood of his beloved and deceased wife), as it survives three centuries to a present-day auction in Montreal. The violin weaves a Svengali over all those who play it and becomes the subject of passion, deception and destruction. It passes through the hands of traveling Gypsies, a famous concert violinist in England to near-confiscation in Communist China, the violin manages to survive the different lives of those it touches.In present day it again becomes the subject of fascination for a violin historian, played by Samuel L. Jackson. On discovering that he has stumbled upon the much sought after 'Red Violin', he considers instigating a deception of his own kind.

Credits

Leading Role 1

Jason Flemyng

Director 1

Francois Girard

Leading Role 2

Samuel L. Jackson

Leading Role 3

Greta Scacchi

Additional Roles by

Sylvia Chang, Colm Feore, Don McKellar

Score Composer

John Corigliano

Features

Release Format

DVD

Rating

15

Release Year

2003

Genre

Drama

Additional Genre

General

Language

English

Subtitle Languages

English

Running Time

121 minutes

EAN

5014138294328

Ratings and reviews

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Outstanding drama, spanning 3 centuries and five countries, about a fabled violin with a sinister secret that an appraiser of antique instruments (Samuel Jackson) belives he has stumbled across. The story of the violin is rich in drama, tragedy and passion. The scenes in 17th century Europe and in the China of the Cultural Revolution are brilliantly handled. A feast.

Not given enough promotion or credit this splendid movie goes amiss to many would be fans. Usually a film made up of seperate stories, such as this one, can be annoying. However it's better to look at this film as though the star of the show is actually the violin, that way it becomes an intriguing adventure through centuries of love, war, history and tragedy.
Samuel L. Jackson is superb as the modern day expert insearch of the instrument originally believed to be a myth. Dedication and Tragedy the Red Violin is created by Bussotti, the greatest violin maker who varnishes the violin in the blood of his beloved wife, who died giving birth to a still born child. From the creation of the violin to the wonderful climax of the movie, there is enough to keep any drama fan glued to the spectacle that is 'The Red Violin.'Read full review

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